3 c. sugar
1 c. salad oil
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. canned pumpkin
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/4 c. water

Mix sugar, oil, and eggs together; add pumpkin, blending thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture. Add water in small amounts a little at a time. Mix dates and nuts. Divide mixture between 2 well-greased loaf pans. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until breads feel hollow when tapped.